August 27, 2018
South Africa: How Mining Damages Communities and the Environment
The South African Human Rights Commission has released a scathing report on the damage mining in the country is posing to human rights. The conclusion paints a dark picture: "[T]he… Read more »
August 26, 2018
Liberia: Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the Passing of Senator John S. McCain
I will remember Senator John McCain as a champion for people around the world struggling for their right to be heard, and willing to risk everything for the freedoms and the… Read more »
August 23, 2018
Africa: Land Tweet - Obama's Ambassador to South Africa Hits Out at Trump, Senators React
President Barack Obama's ambassador to South Africa, Patrick Gaspard, has attacked President Donald Trump's claim that the country's farmers are being killed on a "large scale". Read more »
August 21, 2018
South Africa: Petrol Cost Hikes Blamed on Exchange Rates, Venezuela Instability
Energy Minister Jeff Radebe has presented several reasons why South Africans have to pay more at the pumps during an Energy Portfolio Committee meeting. The session comes a week… Read more »
August 20, 2018
Uganda: Racist U.S. Pastor Punches, Spits at Hotel Employee
Police in Uganda have arrested an American pastor after a video of him beating a hotel employee was circulated. Read more »
Africa: Ghana first country in Sub-Saharan Africa to eliminate trachoma
Ghana has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem. It is the first country in Sub Saharan Africa to eliminate the painful and potentially blinding eye condition… Read more »
August 18, 2018
Africa: Statement by Ellen Johnson Sirleaf on the Passing of Kofi Annan
The world lost Kofi Annan today, a trail blazer for peace, freedom and for democracy, a voice of global moral authority, a humanitarian who never lost sight of his responsibility… Read more »
August 16, 2018
Africa: African Expertise Key to Stopping Ebola - Then and Now
An Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once again straining Africa's medical resources. Read more »
August 14, 2018
Africa: 'Absolute Confidence' Youth Will Bring Change – Senior U.S. Africa Official Tibor Nagy
In one of his first public engagements as the Trump administration's top State Department person on Africa policy, Tibor Nagy addressed the African Diaspora Youth Leaders Summit.… Read more »
Egypt: Viral Video Lands Liverpool Striker Mohamed Salah in Hot Water
Liverpool FC has referred a video allegedly depicting star player Mohamed Salah texting while driving to the Merseyside Police, The Independent reports. Read more »
August 10, 2018
South Africa: Ramaphosa's Plan to Cut 30 000 Civil Servant Jobs - Report
The government reportedly plans cut the jobs of 30 000 public servants in the next three years as part of the President Cyril Ramaphosa's planned restructuring to reduce the… Read more »
Africa: Ciara Takes to Soweto's Streets With New Single Featuring Nigeria's Tekno
Ciara could hardly wait to announce her new single called Freak Me to her fans. American pop star Ciara took to her Instagram page to announce the new single featuring Nigerian… Read more »
August 09, 2018
South Africa: Statement Issued On Behalf of the Mkhize & Kheswa families, on the Passing of Their Son, Brother and Father, Linda "ProKid" Mkhize (37)
The legendary SA hip-hop Artist, affectionately known as ProKid of Hip Hop, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018. He suffered a severe seizure attack, whilst visiting friends… Read more »
August 08, 2018
Africa: First Shots in Trade Wars Threaten the World's Poor – WTO Chief
Global trade is under threat. Whether or not you call the current situation a trade war, certainly the first shots have been fired. This calls for our attention, and most… Read more »
South Africa: U.S.$10.8 Million Powerball Winner Kept Ticket Safe in a Sock
An engineer from Mpumalanga who spent a mere R20 on a Powerball ticket has become the winner of the largest jackpot in the game's history, eNCA reports. The 34-year-old, who wished… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Tension as DR Congo Waits for Naming of Kabila Successor
Twenty-four hour before the end of the dateline for declaring presidential candidacy, President Joseph Kabila had a closed door meeting with members of his party in Kingakati. Read more »
August 07, 2018
Nigeria: Man Dies While Rescuing People from Capsized Boat
Joseph Blankson died after single-handedly rescued 13 people who had fallen into a river when their boat capsized. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Simone Gbagbo Gets Amnesty With Hundreds of Others
President Alassane Ouattara has announced the granting of amnesty to 800 prisoners, including the former first lady of Cote d'Ivoire Simone Gbagbo. Read more »
August 06, 2018
South Africa: Buses Set Alight As Taxi Strike Begins in Cape
The South African police have been deployed in various areas in Western Cape "to maintain law and order" during a strike by taxi drivers this morning. Read more »
August 01, 2018
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Claims Victory as Presidential Poll Results on Hold
MDC Alliance presidential candidate Nelson Chamisa has thanked Zimbabweans for their support in an announcement that says "we have won the popular vote". Read more »
July 30, 2018
Ethiopia: Thousands of Ethiopians Gather to Hear Abiy Speak in U.S.
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who has been making sweeping changes in his country, has had a series of meeting with members of the diaspora and political leaders in the U.S.… Read more »
South Africa: High Court Sets Aside Decision to Grant Grace Mugabe Diplomatic Immunity
A decision by former minister of international relations and cooperation Maite Nkoana-Mashabane to grant former Zimbabwean first lady Grace Mugabe diplomatic immunity has been set… Read more »
South Africa: Commuters Stranded as Gautrain Workers' Strike Hits
Gautrain workers demanding a 10% wage increase have embarked on strike action after talks between the United National Transport Union (UNTU) and the Bombela Operating Company (BOC)… Read more »
Ethiopia: Thousands Mourn Death of Ethiopia's Dam Engineer
Thousands of Ethiopia's came to show their respects at the funeral of the person behind Ethiopia's ambitious mega project that will be the largest hydro-electric dam in Africa once… Read more »
South Africa: Great-Grandchildren Honour Mandela With a Children's Book
Little Charmers have hosted their 5th Annual Charity Show where former president Nelson Mandela's daughter Zindzi's children Zazi (8) and Ziwelene (6) launched the Mandela family's… Read more »